Letters to Emma: Seven months

Dear Emma,

Spring is finally here and now that the weather is somewhat tolerable, we are going out more and more. You've caught a couple of colds the last few months, mainly due to your caring brother sharing all his extra germs with you- all because he can't keep his hands off of you- he demands time with you and gets very sad when we don't let him hold you, so we try to sit you on his lap or let him hold your bottle. You don't seem to mind, in fact, you love him and love having him around. We realized that you actually miss him when he's at school. Don't worry, summer is coming and that means he'll be around much more and your naps will be hopefully interrupted. 

I'd say you're probably around the same weight (21 lbs or so) because you've maintained your clothes. Although your torso is long so that tells me you're definitely growing. You are wearing from 9-12 month clothes and sometimes, 12 month dresses will fit!

You are rolling and backward scooting everywhere. We are still not seeing many signs of you crawling, you are interested in sitting, don't lay me down- thats for babies ( or so mommy thinks you'd say if you could!). You are my strong girl, you see something you want and your chubby little fingers extend right on to that thing and grab it! I'm surprised you're not crawling if anything to get what you want. You'll go from a sitting position to laying down to stretch your arms to see how far you can get them to reach what you want. Mostly, anything you see Mason playing with!You’ve figured out that you can steal your big brother’s toys and make him mad, so it begins. 

You are still the happiest baby around, you have discovered the mirror in mommy and daddy's room so your new favorite morning activity is to play in front of it and say hi to your reflection. You're such an inquisitive girl. You love exploring and have no fear. You have to keep up with your brother after all!

You spend a lot of time with your nana and you're definitely enjoying all the yummy things she gives you! You enjoy eating little veggie snacks and cereal. Lately, your favorite foods are: Zucchini, squash and beets. You dont enjoy peas! 

I know I've said it before and continue to say it, you're perfect and you made our little family whole!

Love, 

Daddy, Mommy and Mason